Intel Workstation Refresh
Intel has launched a refresh of its workstation processor lineup with the Xeon 600-series, featuring up to 86 cores and support for 4 terabytes of DDR5 memory and 128 lanes of Peripheral Component Interconnect express 5, amidst challenging memory market conditions.
Memory Price Surge
Demand from artificial intelligence-focused hyperscalers and cloud service providers is projected to strain supply chains, leading to an expected doubling of DRAM prices and a 55 to 60 percent surge in NAND flash prices during the first quarter of 2026.
Micron Singapore fab
Micron is expanding its manufacturing capacity by commencing work on a $24 billion fabrication plant in Singapore dedicated to producing NAND storage chips, though production output is not expected until 2028.